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The Callanish Stones: The “Stonehenge” Of Scotland

The Callanish Stones: The “Stonehenge” Of Scotland
by historigal on August 16, 2009 in United Kingdom

On top of a low promontory juts out into Loch Roag on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland stand the Callanish Stones. Second only to Stonehenge as a megalithic monument, they have been there for more than three thousand years, and the culture that conceived and erected them has long since vanished almost without a trace.

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Visual Tour: Machu Pichu

Visual Tour: Machu Pichu
by Rodallega on October 27, 2008 in Peru

A journey to legendary city of Machu Pichu, Peru. Here is the most well-known and intriguing places of Peru.

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Mysterious Scottish Island and Its History

Mysterious Scottish Island and Its History
by Lauren Axelrod on July 31, 2008 in United Kingdom

In Scotland’s cold sea waters lay several islands with castles, stone circles, ruins, and plenty of folklore.

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